Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Normal Public Library deciding on how to move forward with asbestos issue
The Board of Trustees will make an official decision on how to move forward on June 21. (WJBC file photo) By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The Normal Public Library is figuring out what to do about an asbesto...
May 18, 2023
Bloomington mayor appointed to a new position by Governor Pritzker
Mwilambwe's confirmation is pending by the Illinois Senate. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The Illinois Workforce Innovation Board (IWIB) will soon welcome its newest appointed member,...
May 17, 2023
COVID-19 remains a problem amidst the Public Health Emergency ending
McLean County Health Department’s Jessica McKnight spoke to WJBC’s Blake Haas. (WJBC file photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – The Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency came to a clos...
May 17, 2023
Illinois’ assault weapons ban is before the state’s highest court
The justices will take the arguments under advisement. (Photo courtesy illinoiscourts.gov)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A state lawmaker’s challenge to the assault weapons ban passed last year...
May 17, 2023
Pontiac hospital to shift birthing floor to Bloomington
In a news release, the healthcare network said the change is due to a sharp decline in the number of children born at OSF Healthcare Saint James - John W. Albrecht Medical Center. (WJBC file photo)By ...
May 16, 2023
Illinois farmers continue to make good progress
Corn and soybeans are making progress. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 3.5 days suitable for field work during the week ending May 14, 2023. Statewide, the average temperature w...
May 16, 2023
Illinois lawmakers enter final stretch of spring session
The last day on the General Assembly's spring calendar is this Friday. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – By week's end, Illinois lawmakers just may pass a budget and adjourn.And budgetin...
May 16, 2023
Illinois GOP members react to DeSantis visit
Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlPEORIA – The state's Republicans Friday could only look and listen, and think, someday that could be us, as ...
May 15, 2023
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis makes stop in Peoria
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was the guest at the Peoria-Tazewell Lincoln Day dinner. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlPEORIA – Illinois Republicans Friday got a look at something they do not have of th...
May 15, 2023
Illinois House GOP lawmakers propose some job-friendly legislation
State Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – With just a week to go in the legislative session, Illinois House Republicans say they have numerous good bills, if su...
May 12, 2023
